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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.39, 321.71 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.39, 321.71 and 159.58 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.39 : 321.71 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.39/321.71 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.39x = 321.71 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.39x = 51,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,338.09/233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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